Pursuing Vision in Faith-Based Institutions: A Narrative Inquiry
Location
Diversity and Inclusion
Event Website
https://www.andrews.edu/ceis/sed/autlc/index.html
Start Date
11-4-2024 3:30 PM
End Date
11-4-2024 4:00 PM
Proposal for Presentation
The study explored the remarkable journey of a blind student from friendship to academic resilience within the walls of a faith-based institution. A narrative inquiry was used to decipher the participant's experiences of varying degrees of inclusivity in faith-based institutions. Narrative interviews, observations, and literature reviews were utilized to gather data and Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis framework was employed. Four themes emerged from the data: amiable friendships, adaptation vs isolation, academic support, and insight in sight. Thus, the study recommends blind students to advocate their needs proactively and faith-based institutions to support blind students holistically.
Pursuing Vision in Faith-Based Institutions: A Narrative Inquiry
Diversity and Inclusion
The study explored the remarkable journey of a blind student from friendship to academic resilience within the walls of a faith-based institution. A narrative inquiry was used to decipher the participant's experiences of varying degrees of inclusivity in faith-based institutions. Narrative interviews, observations, and literature reviews were utilized to gather data and Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis framework was employed. Four themes emerged from the data: amiable friendships, adaptation vs isolation, academic support, and insight in sight. Thus, the study recommends blind students to advocate their needs proactively and faith-based institutions to support blind students holistically.
https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/autlc/2024/breakouts/6